Tata Elxsi Achieves Milestone with World’s First RDK-B Integration on Qualcomm 5G FWA

Tata Elxsi Limited has announced the successful integration of the RDK-B software stack with Qualcomm® 5G FWA Gen 3 Platform, marking a significant advancement in fixed wireless access (FWA) technology. This pioneering integration provides operators with a pathway to deliver high-speed, reliable, and scalable FWA solutions. The incorporation of RDK-B middleware introduces essential features such as Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, packet statistics, and enhanced security options, making the platform adaptable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

With this new capability, operators can now offer value-added services, including Quality of Service (QoS), band steering, parental controls, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionalities, which collectively enhance the broadband user experience. 

Looking to the future, Tata Elxsi plans to upgrade the platform to incorporate next-generation features, such as Wi-Fi 7. This enhancement is expected to elevate FWA devices, offering operators more flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. By setting the stage for the next wave of wireless innovation, Tata Elxsi continues to position itself at the forefront of the telecommunications industry, addressing evolving market needs.

Commenting on this development, the VP and GM of Wireless Broadband and Communications at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Gautam Sheoran, said, “We are proud to collaborate closely with Tata Elxsi, who has leveraged their considerable expertise to port the RDK-B stack to our 5G FWA Gen 3 Platform, featuring the Snapdragon® X75 Modem-RF System. This critical step empowers operators to accelerate time-to-market, deliver high-performance FWA solutions, and reduce development efforts as they deploy powerful new FWA CPE solutions. We look forward, through continued collaboration with Tata Elxsi, to expanding our engagement with the broader RDK community, giving operators more choices and flexibility in deploying state-of-the-art solutions.”

The Head of Media and Communications at Tata Elxsi, Priya S Kumar, said, “This integration broadens the RDK ecosystem and silicon diversity, which has traditionally centred on wired technologies like DOCSIS and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH). By incorporating RDK-B into the cellular-managed WAN space, Tata Elxsi is excited to collaborate in positioning the Snapdragon X75 platform as a future-ready solution for high-performance broadband applications. Tata Elxis’s continuous commitment to the RDK ecosystem enables SoC’s, OEMs and operators to rapidly innovate and scale, addressing the demands of next-generation broadband technologies.”

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